Fort Myers Theft Defense Attorney
Charges of criminal theft can range from shoplifting and or (petit) petty theft to felony grand theft. Your consequences will vary greatly depending upon the circumstances. If you have been charged with shoplifting, for example, that is an enhanceable offense in Florida. An enhanceable offense is one where the same crime, committed a second, third or fourth time, can carry a greater punishment. Retail theft is an enhanceable offense in Florida.
It is also important to realize that theft, even petit theft, is a crime of dishonesty. Years later, a conviction could come back to haunt you when you apply for a job and you must select "yes" on the job application for the question, "Have you been convicted of a felony or a crime of dishonesty?"
The Law Offices of Agoston & Chandler, P.A., is a criminal defense law firm with lawyers who are former prosecutors. When charges may depend upon circumstantial evidence, it is often helpful to have attorneys who understand how the other side may be thinking.
Defense Against Shoplifting to Grand Theft Larceny
A theft charge and the defense of that charge can vary greatly depending on the circumstances. Was a weapon involved — even if it was concealed? What is the amount of the theft? Were minor children present at the time?
If the theft offense is for $300 or more, or if there was a prior theft, the charge is typically a felony.
At our law firm, we offer defense for the following theft charges:
- Petit theft
- Grand theft
- Grand theft auto
- Shoplifting
- Robbery or burglary
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Our Naples shoplifting defense attorneys represent Florida residents and out-of-state visitors charged with misdemeanors or felonies. Contact our Naples law office, or call 239-206-4311 locally or 888-754-3002 toll free to discuss your case, your rights and your options.
